Lions Clubs of Multiple District 36, Oregon and Northern California

We Serve

Eugene, OR USA

541-484-0452

Lions of Oregon & Northern California are a part of an international network of 1.4 million men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Lions are best known for working to end preventable blindness, the giving of eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy and local service projects.

 

Mission Statement of Lions Clubs International:

 

"To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation."

 

THROUGH SERVICE WE ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN COUNTLESS WAYS

November 22, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

Dear Lions of MD36,

     As we find ourselves immersed in the holiday season, it's a time to pause and reflect on the abundance of things we hold dear. We're grateful for our families, our friends, and the communities we call home, where we proudly serve as Lions. What's even more heartening is the knowledge that each day, through our dedicated service, we have the power to make a positive impact in countless ways.

     During this season, there's a natural inclination to extend our acts of kindness and service, illuminating the lives of those around us. We reach out to those who may never have witnessed such compassion before. As Lions, we possess the ability to effect change not only during the holidays but throughout the entire year.

     I often think of the kindness and service I witness being provided from Lions as I travel our District.  I see nothing but service from the heart. This is a practice Lions do every day.  I believe when we serve with kindness we set an example for others to follow.

     Each one of you, dear Lions, should recognize the profound impact you're making in your communities and the lives of those you serve. Think of those that observe your kindness and move forward themselves to serve others. This is proof that kindness and service are contagious.

     I know Lions give selflessly.  Your unwavering service and boundless kindness are transforming lives and communities.  Let's not limit our reflections to the holiday season alone, but carry them with us throughout the year. Remember, somewhere out there, a stranger recalls your kindness when no one else was there.

     I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for all that you do. My warmest wishes go out to you and your loved ones during this season, and throughout the year. Cherish one another and hold gratitude for what you have, as well as for the ability to share with others. Always bear in mind that true service springs from the heart. I am steadfast in my belief that when Lions serve with heart, we transcend the boundaries of our communities. In essence, we are indeed changing the world.

 

With Kindness and Service,

DG Lion Lynn & Kathy District 36-R

“Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing, you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?”
— Helen Keller's Speech at 1925 International Convention Cedar Point, Ohio, USA June 30, 1925